Lead Sourcing Specialist

GE Vernova • Longmont, CO

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About The Position

Want to be part of the Energy Transition, build a meaningful career, and work on complex solutions such as carbon capture, decarbonization, fast power, and grid reconstruction and stabilization? Join one of the most innovative sourcing teams in the power industry at GE Vernova’s Gas Power Controls. At GE Vernova Gas Power Controls, we design and implement control solutions that have a real impact on people’s lives and enable the transformation of the global energy sector. In this role, you will operate in a Scaled Agile environment, driving continuous improvement through Lean principles while supporting critical power solutions delivered worldwide. The Lead Sourcing Specialist is responsible for defining and executing sourcing strategies at the business or plant level. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to achieve optimal cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance while ensuring compliance with company policies and internal customer satisfaction. The position operates with a moderate degree of autonomy and applies analytical thinking to solve complex, day‑to‑day sourcing challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems
• Proven project management skills, including planning and execution
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs effectively
• Experience working in a Lean and/or Agile environment
• Comfortable influencing across functions and driving change with limited supervision

Responsibilities

• Define, execute, and continuously improve sourcing strategies at the business, plant, or regional level
• Negotiate with dedicated suppliers in accordance with established policies to achieve optimal commercial and contractual outcomes
• Lead cost‑out initiatives, including alternate source identification and qualification
• Manage supplier and part qualification processes in collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations teams
• Analyze supplier markets, competitive dynamics, and differentiators to support informed sourcing decisions
• Serve as a resource and mentor for less experienced colleagues; provide guidance and share best practices
• Drive alignment and consensus across cross‑functional stakeholders
• Communicate performance expectations and address sensitive supplier or internal issues as needed
• Apply judgment to propose solutions beyond established parameters for complex sourcing challenges
• Use technical experience, analytical thinking, and data prioritization to support decision‑making
• Leverage multiple internal and limited external data sources to arrive at sound sourcing decisions

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level